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Month: October 2024


Ready to Vote? Your Ultimate Guide to Election Day Prep

Posted on October 31, 2024 Updated on October 31, 2024

Voting day isn’t just a day; it’s a vital exercise in democracy. Your vote is your voice, a powerful tool… Read more

Posted in Education, Ethics, Policy, Rights and Equality     


Promises in Progress: Why Biden’s Major Bills Aren’t Resonating—Yet

Posted on October 27, 2024 Updated on October 29, 2024

It’s easy for impactful achievements to be overshadowed by the noise of immediate concerns and skepticism. Yet, the Biden administration’s… Read more

Posted in Education, Finance, Healthcare, Policy, Rights and Equality     


A Generation Divided by Gender and Politics

Posted on October 24, 2024 Updated on October 24, 2024

The 2024 election has become a fascinating referendum on gender roles, especially among Gen Z voters. There’s an undeniable trend:… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Media, Policy, Rights and Equality     


How Occupy Wall Street Changed Activism

Posted on October 20, 2024 Updated on October 24, 2024

In the fall of 2011, a group of disenchanted citizens gathered in Zuccotti Park in New York City, setting in… Read more

Posted in Education, Ethics, Media, Policy     


Profit Over Patients: Examining the Ethics of Pharmaceutical Pricing

Posted on October 16, 2024

The pharmaceutical industry in the United States holds a unique and controversial position when it comes to drug pricing. Unlike… Read more

Posted in Education, Ethics, Finance, Healthcare, Policy     


The Democrats’ Road to Victory Runs Through Detroit

Posted on October 11, 2024 Updated on October 10, 2024

Detroit. The beating heart of Michigan’s Black community. It’s a city that doesn’t just lean Democratic; it’s a city that… Read more

Posted in Media, Policy, Rights and Equality     


What Happened to Portland?

Posted on October 10, 2024 Updated on October 10, 2024

Portland has long been a beacon of progressive ideals—a city that stood up for environmental justice, embraced cultural diversity, and… Read more

Posted in Ethics, Finance, Healthcare, Policy, Rights and Equality     


Deregulation and Devastation in North Carolina

Posted on October 8, 2024 Updated on October 8, 2024

North Carolina stands as a tragic reminder of what happens when a state’s government prioritizes corporate interests over the well-being… Read more

Posted in Climate, Ethics, Healthcare, Homelessness, Policy     


Balancing the Books for Tomorrow: Ensuring Financial Stability Across Generations in Chicago Schools

Posted on October 7, 2024

Illinois and Chicago are once again at a financial crossroads, confronting a billion-dollar budget gap that highlights the challenging intersection… Read more

Posted in Education, Finance, Policy     


When the Music Stops: What to Do When Your Go-To Tech Is Decommissioned

Posted on October 6, 2024 Updated on October 8, 2024

Technology has a way of becoming indispensable in our lives, from VoIP adapters to streaming platforms. Over time, these tools… Read more

Posted in Technology     


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